Author Archives: Lawrence Person

About Lawrence Person

Lawrence Person is a political commentator and science fiction writer living in Austin, Texas. I'm still between jobs. Feel free to hit the tip jar if you're so inclined.

Analyst: Republicans Will Control House After 2012

This is an interesting piece by Glen Bolger on why Republicans will enjoy a house majority for at least the next four years. There are several statistical reasons: Presidents who win re-election have small coattails, at best. Republicans picked up … Continue reading →

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John Lott on Obama’s Anti-Gun BATFE Nominee

John Lott has more information on Andrew Traver, Obama’s anti-gun nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE): The fact that Mr. Traver uses the same misleading claims as groups such as the Brady Campaign shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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This Week in Jihad

I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Now back to a less happy task: rounding up jihad-related news over the last week: Muslim rape gang in Derbyshire, UK preyed on as many as 1,000 women and under-aged girls. Iranian Nuclear … Continue reading →

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Obama Claimed He Was A “Blue Dog Democrat”

No really, he did. You may scoff, but when you think about it, Obama exhibits a lot of behaviors we’ve come to associate with Blue Dog Democrats: He campaigned on fiscal responsibility only to add trillions to the deficit once … Continue reading →

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And Then There Was One

The race between Democratic incumbent Timothy Bishop and Republican challenger Randy Altschuler for New York’s 1st first congressional district is the last undecided House race of 2010. Bishop is ahead by some 200-odd votes, but Altschuler has been gaining due … Continue reading →

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Linkswarm for Monday, November 29, 2010

Like everyone else, I’m a little slow getting back into the post-Thanksgiving swing of things, so here’s a collection of links: Good to see Harry Reid spending all his time focusing on the economy trying to force right to work … Continue reading →

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Houston Voters: Get Rid of Red Light Cameras. Judge: Not So Fast

Judge Lynn Hughes has blocked Houston from taking down their red light cameras, pending litigation from vendor American Traffic Solutions. This is after voters voted to have them taken down. I previously covered Houston’s decision to take down red light … Continue reading →

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Joe R. Lansdale: In Defense of Walmart

For those who haven’t heard of him, Joe R. Lansdale is a friend, a mentor, and a hell of a writer. He’s also not a conservative (don’t get him started on Bush 43). But I thought you might appreciate his … Continue reading →

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This Week in Jihad for November 24, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Sadly, Jihad doesn’t wait for American holidays, so here’s a roundup of related news: 13-year old Pakistani girl gang-raped by members of the ruling party for her brother’s involvement in helping another woman get married to the … Continue reading →

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Republican Ann Marie Buerkle Takes NY25

Republican Ann Marie Buerkle has defeated Democratic incumbent Dan Maffei in New York’s 25th Congressional District. That brings the total Republican House gains up to 63 seats.

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